HIST 2384 - History of Brazil

1 Course Unit(s)
This course provides an overview of the history and culture of Brazil, covering the period between first European contact in 1500 and the present. Eliciting special attention is the country’s long experience with African slavery and its legacies, including the myth of Brazil’s “racial democracy.” The course draws attention to the deep ties that bind Brazilians and other peoples, and considers the history and character of Brazil’s cultural touchstones, such as carnival, samba and soccer. (Non-Western field)

General Education Requirement(s): Cultural Traditions: Non-Western or Upper-level Liberal Arts; Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): HIST 1024, 1054, 1064 or permission of instructor and FYS 1104
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None